2006.09.13 – “Incredible Hulk” #98

“Incredible Hulk” #98, written by Greg Pak with interior art by Aaron Lopresti and cover by Ladronn, hits comic book stores on September 13. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:

It’s Warbound versus Warbound on Planet Sakaar! The Hulk has survived the horrors of the Maw and the Great Arena by pledging an oath of brotherhood with his fellow gladiators. But can he truly trust them — and himself? Which of the Hulk’s gladiator allies challenges his rule? And can their Warbound oath survive? Also this issue: Learn the secret history of the Emperor’s mysterious Shadow Guard Lieutenant — and marvel at the shocking showdown between the Lieutenant and the Hulk! The “Planet Hulk” Anarchy storyline nears its heart-stopping conclusion!

Tell your local comic book store to reserve your copy today!

“Super Power Blues” named a finalist at ShockerFest

“Super Power Blues,” a short film written and directed by Greg Pak, has been named a finalist in the Science Fiction Mini-Shorts category at ShockerFest. ShockerFest is a science fiction, fantasy and horror film festival which takes place October 7 and 8 in Modesto, California.
Click here to read more about ShockerFest.
Click here to read more about “Super Power Blues.”

IGN.com loves “Incredible Hulk” #97

IGN.com continues to rave about Greg Pak’s “Planet Hulk” run. Here’s an excerpt from the latest review of “Incredible Hulk” #97:

What’s big, green and kicking the s— out of the rest of Marvel’s monthly titles? Planet Hulk smashes onward with another spectacular issue… Pak manages to make Hulk more than just a monster with a handful of carefully chosen words and one or two subtle actions.

Click here to read the full review.

Planet Hulk Rebel Letters 1

Newsarama.com is running a new biweekly feature whereby readers can post questions to Arch-E-5912, a robot in the army of the Green Scar (whose adventures chronicled in the “Incredible Hulk” comic book series written by Greg Pak). Read on for Arch-E’s first dispatch (which includes some clues to the story of “Incredible Hulk” #97, on sale now), and feel free to post your questions on the Newsarama message boards.

Arch-E-5912 in the slave pits of Sakaar, from “Incredible Hulk” #93

Greetings, rebels and revolutionaries of Planet Sakaar! My name is Arch-E-5912. I’m a communications bot and former slave who now serves the Green Scar, aka the Incredible Hulk, as he leads his band of gladiators and refugees in battle against the oppressive Imperial forces of the Red King.
Because of my ability to create encrypted data streams, I’ve been tasked with communicating with the outside world, providing potential allies like yourself with the chance to meet members of the Hulk’s crew and ask whatever questions you may have about the Green Scar and our struggle against the Emperor.

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Buy the camera used to shoot “Robot Stories”!

The Sony DVCAM DSR-500WSPL which was used to shoot Greg Pak’s award winning feature film “Robot Stories” is now on sale at Ebay. Feel free to check out the auction if you’re in the market for a professional PAL DVCAM camcorder which can shoot 16×9 and is in excellent condition. The auction ends tomorrow evening — bid today!
Other items for sale include a damaged Sony VX-1000 (auction ends today!). And a damaged Sony GV-D900 digital video cassette recorder with built-in screen.